The Gathering Place offers free programs and services addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual and social needs of individuals and families currently coping with the impact of cancer in their lives.
To see a pdf of our January-March 2020 calendar click here.
Referral Form for Healthcare Professionals. Click here to download.
Race for the Place, Sunday, June 7, 2020. Presented by University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Registration opens March 1!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS...
KidShop/TeenShop - For children and teens who have an adult family member with cancer. Topic: Ways We Connect: Building Strong Relationships.
Monday, February 24, 6:30-7:30pm, TGP East, 23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood. Email Casey Durkin to register - durkin@touchedbycancer.org
Yoga for Improved Function - Learn yoga poses and self-massage techniques with a focus on breath and mindfulness to help improve quality of life. Fridays, February 21, 28 & March 6, 13, 1:30-2:45pm. TGP West, 25425 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. Email Beth Bennett to register
YA Meet Up- Art of Chocolate - For young adults surviving cancer, ages 18-40. Learn mindfulness and the art of making and eating healthy chocolate. Time for discussion of any YA concerns. May bring a guest.Thursday, February 27, 6:30-8:00pm, TGP East, 23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood. Click here to register
The Gathering Place believes in treating all people with respect and dignity. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge to create and maintain an environment that embraces and includes diverse traditions, ethnicity, experiences and orientation.
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